Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Overview

  • Psychological concept proposed by Abraham Maslow (AM) in 1943 in his "A Theory of Human Motivation" paper on Psychological Review

  • A motivational theory in psychology that includes a five-tier model of human needs.

  • Depicted as a hierarchical levels within a pyramid.

Hierarchical Levels of Needs (PSLES)

  1. Physiological Needs (AWFSSCR)

    • Air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction.

  2. Safety Needs (PERHP)

    • Personal security, employment, resources, health, property.

  3. Love and Belonging (FIFSC)

    • Friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection.

  4. Esteem (RSESRSF)

    • Respect, self-esteem, status, recognition, strength, freedom.

  5. Self-Actualization (M)

    • Desire to become the most that one can be.

Importance

  • Lower levels of needs must be satisfied first before attending to higher-level needs.

  • Used to study intrinsic behavioral motivation in humans.